* Tight end Bryce Dixon is making progress as he recovers from a concussion but has not yet been cleared to play vs. Notre Dame.

* It was an unusually physical practice considering the Trojans weren’t in pads. At one point defensive end Leonard Williams body-slammed walk-on tailback James Toland IV.

* Williams, a junior, said he has thought about the possibility that Saturday could be his final game at the Coliseum. He won’t make an official decision about the 2015 NFL draft until after USC’s bowl game. He’s projected to be a top-five pick and is considered a virtual lock to leave.

* The intensity carried over into particularly competitive one-on-ones between potential pass catchers and defenders

* Freshman Damien Mama continued to take the first-team reps at left guard and is on track to start.

* Freshman cornerback Adoree’ Jackson made a beautiful tumbling interception near the sideline during 7-on-7 drills.

* Soon after, Steven Mitchell made a one-handed reception, although he appeared to be out of bounds.